Los Angeles has a lot to boast about, from its picture-perfect beaches to the bustle of show business, but convenience? That’s often overlooked. More than ever, buyers are increasingly interested in how close they are to their favorite spots — whether it’s a café, dinner reservation, or beach jog before work. Easy access to life’s best amenities has become one of the most desirable features in LA real estate. And the proof is in the offers.
At Smith & Berg Property Group, we’ve seen this trend play out often: homes near local shops, parks, and culture aren’t just selling quickly — they’re selling with multiple offers and record-breaking results. So let’s explore four of LA’s most in-demand neighborhoods to see why buyers can’t get enough.
1730 Georgina Avenue
North of Montana: Santa Monica’s Gold Standard
Take Smith & Berg’s recent sales at 1730 Georgina Avenue, 627 Euclid Street, and 628 25th Street as prime examples of strategy meeting demand. Both Georgina and Euclid sold for $1M+ above asking, with the listings generating a combined 21 offers. Meanwhile, 628 25th Street made headlines in The Real Deal for setting Santa Monica’s record sale of 2025 so far — closing at $2.052M over asking in just 17 days.
What do these listings have in common? Each was positioned with an informed strategy by Smith & Berg, and each is located within a few blocks of vibrant Montana Avenue.
The takeaway? Proximity to Montana and the ocean doesn’t just attract buyers — it creates competition. And with SBP’s pricing strategy, competition drives record-breaking results.
628 25th Street
Venice: Canal-Side Culture
Venice has long been LA’s mecca of creativity, with its mix of beachy charm and artistic energy. Accessibility here isn’t a perk — it’s the essence of the neighborhood. From SBP's 232 Carroll Canal to 33 20th Avenue, these homes put you right in the heart of the action: stroll to Abbot Kinney for dinner, bike to the boardwalk, or wander the canals at sunset. Buyers want to live in the thick of it, and properties that deliver this dynamic, culture-rich lifestyle are selling fast.
232 Carroll Canal
Brentwood: Quiet Luxury, Local Living
The Brentwood flats combine calming elegance with easy access to shops, parks, and restaurants. Picture a morning croissant at the Country Mart, an afternoon at one of our Brentwood recs, and dinner at home — all without a long freeway trek.
1024 South Gretna Green Way
That’s one of the reasons why homes we rep — like 1024 South Gretna Green Way, which sold $202K over asking in just 8 days, and 711 South Westgate Avenue, which closed $502K over asking — attract such quick and competitive offers.
711 South Westgate Avenue
Culver City: Small-Town Feel, Big-City Energy
3616 Schaefer Street
The Bottom Line: Proximity Prevails
Across LA’s most coveted neighborhoods, the trend is undeniable: homes with close access to shops, culture, and green space are moving faster, drawing multiple offers, and closing well over asking. In other words, lifestyle access is an LA luxury — and SBP knows exactly how to highlight it to deliver record-breaking results.
33 20th Avenue
